Don't forget about the great face painting.....For the kids..... not the animals....That just wouldn't be right......
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A couple of points from the "safety gal" about face painting (I used to do this for museum events, plus have to be super safety conscious for kids' art classes):
-you should be absolutely sure there is no glitter - used alone or within the substance of the paint -it can scratch the cornea. We all know how kids rub their eyes. The same thing goes for art supplies. I would definitely not use it when kids might handle any animals either. I recently ran across a girl whose eye surface was so damaged by wearing glitter eye shadow for halloween that she would never be able to wear contact lenses. Glitter used anywhere will always come back to haunt you. It will also be in your carpet for the rest of your days.
-Face paints should be certified with the AP (approved non-toxic product) label (any art supplies for kids should also be AP as well. Crayola is usually good about being certified non-toxic with their art supplies, but you would be surprised what else is out there that is just not appropriate for kids to use. Many paint pigments are carcinogenic or just plain scary when you think about them being used by (or worn) kids (think cadmium red, etc).
-clean and sanitary practices with paintbrushes and other face painting tools - just like you would expect when having your makeup done
C'est ca! Carry on.....
-you should be absolutely sure there is no glitter - used alone or within the substance of the paint -it can scratch the cornea. We all know how kids rub their eyes. The same thing goes for art supplies. I would definitely not use it when kids might handle any animals either. I recently ran across a girl whose eye surface was so damaged by wearing glitter eye shadow for halloween that she would never be able to wear contact lenses. Glitter used anywhere will always come back to haunt you. It will also be in your carpet for the rest of your days.
-Face paints should be certified with the AP (approved non-toxic product) label (any art supplies for kids should also be AP as well. Crayola is usually good about being certified non-toxic with their art supplies, but you would be surprised what else is out there that is just not appropriate for kids to use. Many paint pigments are carcinogenic or just plain scary when you think about them being used by (or worn) kids (think cadmium red, etc).
-clean and sanitary practices with paintbrushes and other face painting tools - just like you would expect when having your makeup done
C'est ca! Carry on.....
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I love this idea!
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Wayyyyyyyyyyy cool!!
Thanks for the info, goddessgirl. Who knew looking like spiderman could be so dangerous. I will keep this in mind during future face paintings....Thanks again....
No, Phillip, thank you for humoring me by reading my little monologue!
I'm sure you do lovely work!
Cheers!
I'm sure you do lovely work!
Cheers!
GG and all - good point! yes, face painting on kids should be done by a pro. thanks for reminding me to post the info on the talented woman who safely applied beautiful painted designs to the faces of our kids, and does this at various parties and events. she provided business cards with instructions on safe removal of face paint - which was very easy:
Painted Personalities
www.paintedpersonalities.com
she does face painting, temp tattoos and henna.
Painted Personalities
www.paintedpersonalities.com
she does face painting, temp tattoos and henna.
Good stuff! And henna tattoos are so lovely-would love to try that someday!
No, Phillip, thank you for humoring me by reading my little monologue!
I'm sure you do lovely work!
Cheers!
you think he's kidding....?